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1 dead, 8 shot at high school graduation party in Alabama

ATMORE, Ala.(AP)-Alabama authorities say a high school graduation party fueled by alcohol spiraled out of control early Saturday, leaving one person dead. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks tells news outlets eight other people were hurt in a shooting at the old Escambia County Middle School, which now serves as the city’s community center. Authorities received a 911 call around 2…

CPD investigating suspected murder-suicide at apartment complex

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide at an apartment complex. Police say they found a man and woman dead inside a home at the Colony apartments on Bailey Street Saturday afternoon. #CPDSCInvestigates: Suspected murder-suicide at the Colony Apartments on Bailey Street. Man & woman found deceased inside a home. @CountyCoroners is on scene assisting #CPDSC. pic.twitter.com/la0PjEp2Us —…

Columbia man arrested after deputies say he stabbed his mom to death

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County deputies have arrested and charged a Columbia man with murder in the stabbing death of his mother Friday. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Jocelyn Murray, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. J.W. Hayes Jr., 40, is charged with murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Based…

CPD arrest teen accused in two attempted murder investigations hour apart

(Photo courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The Columbia Police Department has arrested a fourth teenager authorities say is connected to two separate attempted murder investigations that took place the same day. Officials say 18 year old Savion Jaquon Smith was taken into custody Friday May 17th, 2019 after CPD Fugitive team along with the help of US Marshal’s Task…

West Columbia offers free shuttle to Riverwalk Amphitheater

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you have plans that will bring you out to the Riverwalk Amphitheater in West Columbia located at the corner of Meeting Street and Alexander Road just past the Gervais Street Bridge, now you’ll be able to cruise to your destination, for free! City officials say they are offering the shuttle service every Saturday and…